Hello, I’m back after a week break for a blog tour! Sadly my mailbox has been empty all that time, but it didn’t stop me from going on a hunt for the books I wanted! As you can see from the picture below, I got the two books I’d been wanting desperately (A God in Ruins and The Falls) plus the bonus of Testament of Youth, which I found on a reduced to clear table! (Excuse the gloomy picture, it’s been raining non-stop all this weekend).

Testament of Youth by Vera Brittainis an autobiography of the First World War, where she was a nurse. I have no idea why it was discounted (perhaps people baulk when they see the size of it – 612 pages – after seeing the movie?) but I’m glad to have it!

Kate Atkinson’s A God in Ruinsis probably THE release of the book world this month. A ‘companion’ novel to Life After Life, it tells the story of Teddy, Ursula’s brother who isn’t reborn over and over.

The Falls by Cathryn Heinis her latest release about Teagan, who moves to the Falls Valley after family drama. Life is good for Teagan there, until tension reaches a crescendo in the small town over politics and gossip. Will Teagan’s life be ruined again?

I enjoyed reading ‘Life after Life.’ The idea didn’t appeal to me but once I started reading I was surprised. I will have to check out her new book.
You often find the very best books on the discounted pile, I’m not sure why. Perhaps people don’t like the cover, or the blurb. Or maybe it is the only one left. Enjoy reading ‘Testament of Youth’ it sounds like a good read.